Humans are dirty creatures. They manufacture all their consumables in non-consumable plastics, eat voraciously, and then discard these containers to a far-off landfill. It’s simply disgusting, if you really sat down to think about it.

As fate would have it, I happen to be part of this species. I choose to do something about it, though, even if many choose to go with the trend. But don’t get me wrong; I don’t want to become an activist 9though many of my friends already are). While good intentioned, I prefer something more peaceful than that. But what could be more peaceful than a life of nonviolent demonstration?

Crafts. By setting an example of how one can change her trash to treasure, it’s my goal to inspire other people to do the same. I told my father about it, and he even volunteered to help with the more technical things.

One of our most fond works was a clock made from entirely recycled materials. Well, at least, my parts were, and I didn’t really know how my father made the clockwork. But it was my design, and it came out rather well. We had used paper for the inside frame, set inside an old wooden sewing ring.

I showed some of my crafts to my aunt one day, and she said it was good enough to be showcased at a craft fair. How exciting, don’t you think? I can earn money from my crafts, which I will then contribute to global recycling efforts.

And so, my aunt told me to set it up, and she’ll be the one to talk to the fair organizers. My part will involve looking for a fair to join, and to find one that fits my school schedule. She told me about this site that lists down all fairs and festivals that are going to happen, and all I have to do is find an appropriate one.